Englewood

After years of working in this field, I have found that this quote by Issiaka still sums up how I approach family support every day: "If you teach me, I will forget. If you show me, I will remember. If you involve me, I will understand." Family Focus Englewood Director Loretta Barriffe

Recent News and Upcoming Events


	Support for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Are you a grandparent who is raising grandchildren on your own? You're not alone! Join our group and meet other grandparents like yourself. Make new friends and get the help you need - for your grandchildren, and for yourself. Read more
	Afterschool Winter Fun In the spirit of the holiday season, our Holmes Elementary Afterschool Coordinator Cynthia Harris hosted a gingerbread house contest for program participants. Read more
	Partnership Adds Art to Afterschool Through an exciting new partnership with Urban Gateways, this fall Family Focus is bring art to life at schools in Englewood and Lawndale. Read more
	Free Classes for New Parents Family Focus Englewood is offering free classes for parents. Sign up now and get one-on-one training and answers to your parenting questions. Read more
	Studying the 3 Rs Reduce-Reuse-Recycle was the theme at Woods Academy this summer when Family Focus students learned about landfills, natural resources, how to turn old into new, and how to live healthier lives. A multi-disciplinary curriuclum integrated literacy, science, math, art, and fun. Read more